Yerevan to host fifth watermelon festival

The Fifth Watermelon Festival will be held in Armenia's capital on Friday evening as part of the Yerevan Summer 2017 program.

The park surrounding the Swan Lake (outside the Opera House) will be the venue of the event, the municipality's press service reports.

The organizers promise an interesting and eventful program for the guests and the participants. A watermelon march, entertaining contests, watermelon design shows and tasting will be part of the festival. Winners will be awarded with prizes. A concert by popular Armenian music bands will conclude the event.